Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Tuesday, September 3, hosted a high-level opposition meeting at his Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka (SKM) command centre in Karen, Nairobi, in what was described as part of a broader unity push ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The gathering brought together key political figures, including former Deputy President and Democratic Congress Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, Narc Kenya’s Martha Karua, DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, and ex-Attorney General Justin Muturi. Others in attendance were former minister Mukhisa Kituyi, ex-Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, and former Principal Secretary Torome Saitoti, who now chairs the Jubilee Party.
In a joint statement shared on Facebook, Kalonzo and Gachagua declared: “We are united in our patriotic duty to liberate our nation. We shall get this nation back on track together. God bless Kenya.”
The meeting came barely a week after Gachagua announced his intention to vie for the presidency in 2027, a move that has stirred debates within the opposition. The launch of DCP as a potential dominant force in Mt. Kenya has particularly drawn criticism, with Muturi recently warning against divisive politics.
According to insiders, the Karen meeting was aimed at projecting an image of unity amid concerns of fragmentation following heightened individual campaigns. Leaders also discussed strengthening their respective parties while exploring the possibility of a joint ticket to challenge President William Ruto.
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka revealed that the leaders deliberated on holding joint rallies, beginning with a planned tour to Kisii County on September 8. “This was an in-house meeting to iron out emerging issues on unity and to agree on the forthcoming Kisii tour. The opposition remains committed to making Ruto a one-term president,” Onyonka said.
Key issues on the agenda included the fight against graft, the stalled Special Health Accounts (SHA) saga, and concerns over the alleged presence of Jubaland forces in Mandera County. Kalonzo stressed that the opposition’s agenda was anchored on safeguarding democracy, equity, and national security.
“There is something fundamentally wrong with the state of Kenya under the existing regime. No one can claim to own this country. As WPF, we demand security and justice for all Kenyans,” Kalonzo affirmed.
